Plastering is not a modern invention; primitive civilizations used it to protect their abode from harsh weather using mud. The Egyptian pyramids contain plasterwork comparable to the ones that we currently use. The plasterwork even lasts today after a staggering 4000 years. Plaster was not only done to protect the outsides of homes. It is…
Construction materials have come a long way in the history of civilization. From the wood and rock structures millennia ago, humans have reached above clouds to boast about their potential and capabilities. Skyscrapers have become common manmade structures. It is possible due to the immense effort of engineers and scientists who have come up with…
Almost all types of construction work depend highly on cement’s usability. Even though it is hard to pinpoint the exact date of when cement was first used, it is believed that the Romans have used it in large-scale construction for millennia. Cement is not a building material in and of itself; instead, it is more…